Chapter 64 - Not Now, Not Ever (1/2)

”Adam?” Stella murmured under her breath, her face still buried in his chest.

”Yes sweetheart?” Adam replied rubbing her back softly.

”You won't leave me, right?” She asked clutching on to his t-shirt tighter.

”Of course I won't. Not now, not ever.” Adam replied softly trying to ease her worries.

”Promise?” Stella looked up tilting her head slightly back.

”I promise.” He replied as he stared back into her hazel eyes.

Stella gave him a hearty smile in return and hugged him tighter.

”I brought you some coffee. Would you like to have it?” Adam asked pointing at the table that was close to where they were standing.

”Yeah! Sure.” Stella nodded.

Adam sat down in a chair and just before Stella could pickup her cup, he tugged her hand hard, making her fall on his lap. Before she could move, he wrapped his arms around her holding her in place.

”Just sit here.” He said with a mischievous smile.

”Adam!” She smacked him hard on his chest.

”No one's here except for us sweetheart.” Adam tried to reason with her. He wanted nothing more than to keep her in his arms at the moment. ”Pretty please.” Adam gave her a pitiful look.

”Okay.” Stella agreed to him reluctantly.

They sat there in silence as they sipped on their coffees, with Stella leaning her back against his rock hard chest. None of them talk to the other, but the silence between them wasn't awkward, but rather a peaceful one.

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Next day at the office,

Stella and Adam were having their lunch peacefully in his office when the door suddenly opened and Liam walked in, followed by Bella.

”Hello. What's going on in here?” Liam spoke up bringing their attention to him.

”I am so sorry Sir. I tried to stop him but he didn't listen to me.” Bella apologized to Adam.